In today’s Gospel reading, Christ says, “Whosoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man also came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as ransom for many.”

Fr. Micah points out how difficult it is for us to serve not just our friends, but also our enemies — to become a "slave of all." He suggests two practices to help us follow Christ's teaching: meditation and prayer.

Fr. Micah emphasizes the value of meditation and prayer that is done both deeply and consistently. Through these practices, we will experience and be overwhelmed by Christ’s love, mercy, and humility — not to keep to ourselves but to share, becoming servants of one another.